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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.92 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.92 and 87.88 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.92 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.92 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.92 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 22,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.49/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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