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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 232.18 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 232.18 and 140.43 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 232.18 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/232.18 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 232.18 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 32,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605.04/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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