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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.31, 252.28 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.31, 252.28 and 138.01 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.31 : 252.28 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.31/252.28 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.31x = 252.28 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.31x = 34,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817.16/168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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