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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.46 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.46 and 91.80 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.46 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.46 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.46 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 23,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267.63/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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