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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.32 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.32 and 59.99 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.32 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.32 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.32 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 15,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.68/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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