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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.84 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.84 and 87.42 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.84 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.84 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.84 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 22,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.27/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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