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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.15 and 132.18 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.15 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.15 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.15 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 33,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,329.19/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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