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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 253.03 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 253.03 and 125.10 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 253.03 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/253.03 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 253.03 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 31,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.05/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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