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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.91, 252.96 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.91, 252.96 and 130.11 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.91 : 252.96 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.91/252.96 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.91x = 252.96 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.91x = 32,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,911.19/168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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