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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.32 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.32 and 96.32 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.32 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.32 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.32 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 24,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,303.46/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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