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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 252.37 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 252.37 and 91.28 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 252.37 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/252.37 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 252.37 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 23,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035.15/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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