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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.23 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.23 and 87.02 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.23 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.23 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.23 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 21,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.36/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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