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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 253.02 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 253.02 and 91.44 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 253.02 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/253.02 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 253.02 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 23,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136.15/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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