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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.96 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.96 and 99.62 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.96 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.96 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.96 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 25,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.26/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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