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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.81 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.81 and 87.52 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.81 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.81 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.81 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 22,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125.93/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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