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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.10 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.10 and 99.68 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.10 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.10 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.10 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 25,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127.82/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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