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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 252.49 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 252.49 and 91.24 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 252.49 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/252.49 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 252.49 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 23,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.67/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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