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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.04 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.04 and 125.68 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.04 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.04 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.04 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 31,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802.07/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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