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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 253.40 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 253.40 and 91.90 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 253.40 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/253.40 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 253.40 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 23,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.32/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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