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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 253.01 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 253.01 and 91.57 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 253.01 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/253.01 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 253.01 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 23,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.13/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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