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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.27 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.27 and 91.16 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.27 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.27 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.27 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 22,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.62/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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