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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 251.99 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 251.99 and 134 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 251.99 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/251.99 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 251.99 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 33,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.99/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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