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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 232.02 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 232.02 and 140.40 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 232.02 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/232.02 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 232.02 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 32,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575.61/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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