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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.12 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.12 and 100.40 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.12 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.12 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.12 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 25,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.25/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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