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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.24 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.24 and 92 is: 138

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.24 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.24 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.24 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 23,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.08/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138

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