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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 252.12 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 252.12 and 95.79 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 252.12 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/252.12 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 252.12 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 24,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150.57/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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