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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 231.85 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 231.85 and 118.97 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 231.85 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/231.85 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 231.85 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 27,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582.32/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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