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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.68 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.68 and 140.64 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.68 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.68 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.68 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 32,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.48/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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