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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 252.76 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 252.76 and 100.11 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 252.76 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/252.76 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 252.76 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 25,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303.80/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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