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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 252.06 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 252.06 and 76.75 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 252.06 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/252.06 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 252.06 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 19,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.12/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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