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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 251.74 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 251.74 and 94.85 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 251.74 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/251.74 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 251.74 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 23,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877.54/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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