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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 252.99 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 252.99 and 96.48 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 252.99 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/252.99 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 252.99 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 24,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,408.48/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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