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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 251.55 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 251.55 and 137.55 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 251.55 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/251.55 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 251.55 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 34,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,600.70/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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