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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 252.45 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 252.45 and 127.91 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 252.45 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/252.45 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 252.45 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 32,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.51/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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