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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.12 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.12 and 95.96 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.12 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.12 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.12 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 24,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193.44/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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