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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.87 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.87 and 81.91 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.87 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.87 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.87 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 20,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712.58/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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