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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 252.72 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 252.72 and 90.36 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 252.72 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/252.72 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 252.72 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 22,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835.78/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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