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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.18 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.18 and 66.13 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.18 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.18 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.18 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 16,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,742.79/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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