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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 253.33 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 253.33 and 139.87 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 253.33 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/253.33 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 253.33 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 35,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433.27/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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