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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.34 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.34 and 99.76 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.34 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.34 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.34 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 25,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173.44/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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