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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.42 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.42 and 133.96 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.42 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.42 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.42 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 33,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814.18/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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