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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 252.92 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 252.92 and 142.37 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 252.92 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/252.92 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 252.92 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 36,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.22/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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