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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 251.97 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 251.97 and 81.34 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 251.97 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/251.97 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 251.97 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 20,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495.72/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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