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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 251.96 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 251.96 and 91.04 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 251.96 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/251.96 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 251.96 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 22,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938.44/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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