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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 252.20 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 252.20 and 135.63 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 252.20 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/252.20 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 252.20 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 34,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205.89/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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