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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 252.51 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 252.51 and 127.03 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 252.51 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/252.51 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 252.51 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 32,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.35/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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