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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 252.09 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 252.09 and 76.69 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 252.09 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/252.09 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 252.09 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 19,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332.78/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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