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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 252.72 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 252.72 and 100.35 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 252.72 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/252.72 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 252.72 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 25,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360.45/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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