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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.38 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.38 and 99.28 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.38 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.38 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.38 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 24,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957.01/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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