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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.28 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.28 and 103.12 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.28 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.28 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.28 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 26,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,015.11/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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