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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.54 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.54 and 87.35 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.54 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.54 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.54 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 22,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.93/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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