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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 252.23 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 252.23 and 91.13 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 252.23 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/252.23 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 252.23 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 22,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984.69/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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