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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 252.93 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 252.93 and 100.37 is: 150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 252.93 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/252.93 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 252.93 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 25,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386.58/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.37

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