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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 252.26 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 252.26 and 107.26 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 252.26 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/252.26 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 252.26 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 27,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055.61/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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