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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 252.12 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 252.12 and 99.57 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 252.12 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/252.12 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 252.12 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 25,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.59/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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