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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 252.14 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 252.14 and 107.36 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 252.14 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/252.14 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 252.14 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 27,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069.75/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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