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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.32 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.32 and 66.12 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.32 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.32 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.32 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 16,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.52/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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