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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 252.99 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 252.99 and 128.03 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 252.99 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/252.99 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 252.99 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 32,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389.04/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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