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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 252.89 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 252.89 and 90.48 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 252.89 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/252.89 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 252.89 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 22,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881.49/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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