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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.92 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.92 and 87.66 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.92 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.92 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.92 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 22,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170.97/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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