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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 253.05 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 253.05 and 125.34 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 253.05 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/253.05 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 253.05 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 31,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.29/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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