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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252.12 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252.12 and 76.80 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252.12 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252.12 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252.12 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 19,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362.82/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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