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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 252.36 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 252.36 and 129.63 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 252.36 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/252.36 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 252.36 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 32,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,713.43/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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