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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 250.93 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 250.93 and 141.16 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 250.93 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/250.93 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 250.93 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 35,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421.28/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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