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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 252.77 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 252.77 and 95.53 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 252.77 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/252.77 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 252.77 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 24,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.12/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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