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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 252.36 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 252.36 and 134.25 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 252.36 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/252.36 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 252.36 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 33,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879.33/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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