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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 251.05 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 251.05 and 133.50 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 251.05 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/251.05 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 251.05 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 33,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,514.84/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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