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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.72 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.72 and 132.96 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.72 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.72 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.72 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 30,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,809.49/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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