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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.20 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.20 and 99.64 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.20 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.20 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.20 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 25,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129.21/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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