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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 232.58 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 232.58 and 99.52 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 232.58 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/232.58 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 232.58 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 23,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.36/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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