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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 252.93 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 252.93 and 96.54 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 252.93 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/252.93 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 252.93 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 24,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417.86/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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