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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 252.96 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 252.96 and 91.72 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 252.96 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/252.96 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 252.96 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 23,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.04/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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