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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.96 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.96 and 95.99 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.96 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.96 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.96 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 24,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,183.90/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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