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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.72 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.72 and 95.67 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.72 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.72 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.72 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 24,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080.79/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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