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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 252.12 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 252.12 and 76.74 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 252.12 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/252.12 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 252.12 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 19,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.69/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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