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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.33 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.33 and 136.35 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.33 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.33 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.33 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 34,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.20/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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