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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 251.85 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 251.85 and 91.04 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 251.85 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/251.85 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 251.85 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 22,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.16/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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