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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 252.02 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 252.02 and 96.02 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 252.02 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/252.02 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 252.02 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 24,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.96/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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