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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.08 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.08 and 94.69 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.08 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.08 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.08 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 23,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963.84/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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