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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.29 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.29 and 95.69 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.29 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.29 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.29 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 24,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236.05/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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