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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 252.69 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 252.69 and 91.42 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 252.69 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/252.69 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 252.69 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 23,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100.92/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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