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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 251.70 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 251.70 and 90.92 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 251.70 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/251.70 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 251.70 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 22,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.56/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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