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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 252.36 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 252.36 and 99.83 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 252.36 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/252.36 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 252.36 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 25,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193.10/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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