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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 252.30 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 252.30 and 129.93 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 252.30 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/252.30 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 252.30 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 32,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.34/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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