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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.19 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.19 and 71.88 is: 107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.19 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.19 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.19 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 18,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127.42/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.73

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