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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 252.30 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 252.30 and 99.59 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 252.30 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/252.30 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 252.30 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 25,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125.11/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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