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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.41 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.41 and 87.81 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.41 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.41 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.41 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 22,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251.93/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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