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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 252.42 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 252.42 and 91.41 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 252.42 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/252.42 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 252.42 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 23,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074.36/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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