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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.90 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.90 and 137.79 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.90 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.90 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.90 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 34,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,847.09/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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