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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.14 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.14 and 91.08 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.14 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.14 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.14 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 22,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964.46/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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