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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 252.42 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 252.42 and 139.83 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 252.42 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/252.42 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 252.42 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 35,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.89/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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