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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.76 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.76 and 80.75 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.76 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.76 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.76 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 20,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.87/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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