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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.31, 252.59 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.31, 252.59 and 135.89 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.31 : 252.59 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.31/252.59 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.31x = 252.59 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.31x = 34,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324.46/168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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