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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.05 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.05 and 99.66 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.05 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.05 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.05 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 25,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,118.80/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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