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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.13 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.13 and 66.07 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.13 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.13 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.13 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 16,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724.30/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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