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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 252.24 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 252.24 and 91.06 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 252.24 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/252.24 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 252.24 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 22,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968.97/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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