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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.64 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.64 and 137.25 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.64 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.64 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.64 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 34,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.59/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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