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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 252.61 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 252.61 and 96.19 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 252.61 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/252.61 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 252.61 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 24,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298.56/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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