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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 252.41 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 252.41 and 87.11 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 252.41 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/252.41 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 252.41 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 21,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985.74/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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