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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 252.96 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 252.96 and 125.49 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 252.96 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/252.96 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 252.96 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 31,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.95/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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