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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.15 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.15 and 81.42 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.15 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.15 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.15 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 20,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530.05/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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