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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 253.44 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 253.44 and 95.82 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 253.44 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/253.44 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 253.44 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 24,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,284.62/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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