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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 231.87 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 231.87 and 121.54 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 231.87 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/231.87 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 231.87 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 28,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181.48/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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