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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 252.56 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 252.56 and 91.40 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 252.56 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/252.56 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 252.56 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 23,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083.98/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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