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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 252.75 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 252.75 and 123.18 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 252.75 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/252.75 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 252.75 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 31,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.75/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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