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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 251.96 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 251.96 and 90.96 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 251.96 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/251.96 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 251.96 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 22,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.83/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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