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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.36 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.36 and 59.99 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.36 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.36 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.36 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 15,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.51/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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