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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.36 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.36 and 91.89 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.36 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.36 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.36 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 23,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280.79/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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