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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 251.96 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 251.96 and 134.05 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 251.96 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/251.96 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 251.96 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 33,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.24/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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