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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 231.95 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 231.95 and 140.37 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 231.95 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/231.95 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 231.95 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 32,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558.12/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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