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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 252.82 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 252.82 and 99.88 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 252.82 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/252.82 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 252.82 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 25,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251.66/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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