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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.02 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.02 and 138.86 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.02 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.02 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.02 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 34,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995.50/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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