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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.36 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.36 and 70.71 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.36 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.36 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.36 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 17,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.51/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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