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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 252.24 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 252.24 and 76.86 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 252.24 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/252.24 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 252.24 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 19,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,387.17/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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