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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252 and 139.16 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 35,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.06/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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