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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.02 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.02 and 129.71 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.02 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.02 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.02 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 32,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687.61/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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