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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 252.87 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 252.87 and 91.73 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 252.87 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/252.87 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 252.87 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 23,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196.57/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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