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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 251.44 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 251.44 and 139.05 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 251.44 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/251.44 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 251.44 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 34,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.38/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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