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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 252.16 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 252.16 and 134.25 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 252.16 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/252.16 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 252.16 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 33,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.48/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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