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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.50 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.50 and 87.12 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.50 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.50 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.50 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 21,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.36/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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