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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 252.16 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 252.16 and 107.68 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 252.16 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/252.16 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 252.16 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 27,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.77/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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