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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 252.86 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 252.86 and 81.88 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 252.86 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/252.86 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 252.86 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 20,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,703.14/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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