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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 252.86 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 252.86 and 100.28 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 252.86 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/252.86 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 252.86 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 25,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355.04/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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