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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 252.75 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 252.75 and 99.74 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 252.75 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/252.75 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 252.75 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 25,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209.29/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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