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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 252.48 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 252.48 and 125.12 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 252.48 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/252.48 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 252.48 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 31,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.30/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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