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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 252.52 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 252.52 and 60.14 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 252.52 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/252.52 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 252.52 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 15,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187.03/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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