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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.25 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.25 and 137.56 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.25 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.25 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.25 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 34,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699.51/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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