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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.08 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.08 and 99.60 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.08 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.08 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.08 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 25,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.17/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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