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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 252.90 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 252.90 and 87.45 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 252.90 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/252.90 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 252.90 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 22,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116.11/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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