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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.55 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.55 and 138.87 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.55 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.55 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.55 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 34,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,932.75/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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