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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 251.88 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 251.88 and 95.80 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 251.88 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/251.88 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 251.88 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 24,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130.10/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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