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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 252.88 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 252.88 and 134.57 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 252.88 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/252.88 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 252.88 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 34,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030.06/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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