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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.07 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.07 and 91.84 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.07 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.07 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.07 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 23,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241.95/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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