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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 251.84 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 251.84 and 129.87 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 251.84 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/251.84 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 251.84 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 32,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706.79/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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