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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 252.89 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 252.89 and 87.42 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 252.89 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/252.89 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 252.89 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 22,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.21/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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