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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.30 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.30 and 87.06 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.30 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.30 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.30 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 21,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965.24/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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