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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 252.63 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 252.63 and 91.43 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 252.63 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/252.63 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 252.63 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 23,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097.96/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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