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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252 and 136.32 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 34,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.64/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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