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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 252.96 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 252.96 and 87.48 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 252.96 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/252.96 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 252.96 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 22,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128.94/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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