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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 252.08 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 252.08 and 135.60 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 252.08 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/252.08 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 252.08 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 34,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181.37/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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