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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 251.91 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 251.91 and 127.38 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 251.91 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/251.91 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 251.91 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 32,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,088.30/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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