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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.28 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.28 and 107.24 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.28 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.28 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.28 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 27,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054.51/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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