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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 251.91 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 251.91 and 129.60 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 251.91 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/251.91 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 251.91 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 32,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.54/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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