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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.56 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.56 and 100.48 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.56 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.56 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.56 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 25,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477.71/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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