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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 251.81 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 251.81 and 136.32 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 251.81 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/251.81 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 251.81 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 34,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326.74/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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