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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 252.92 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 252.92 and 100.44 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 252.92 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/252.92 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 252.92 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 25,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403.54/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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