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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.12 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.12 and 87.13 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.12 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.12 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.12 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 21,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.37/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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