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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 233.05 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 233.05 and 91.25 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 233.05 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/233.05 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 233.05 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 21,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265.58/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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