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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 252.19 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 252.19 and 99.84 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 252.19 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/252.19 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 252.19 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 25,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.65/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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