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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.32 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.32 and 125.76 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.32 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.32 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.32 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 31,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,731.76/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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