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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.53 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.53 and 128.52 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.53 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.53 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.53 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 32,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.68/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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