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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.29 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.29 and 134.38 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.29 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.29 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.29 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 33,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.44/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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