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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.19 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.19 and 91.64 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.19 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.19 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.19 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 23,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.07/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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