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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 252.75 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 252.75 and 127.64 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 252.75 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/252.75 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 252.75 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 32,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261.01/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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