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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 231.64 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 231.64 and 135.27 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 231.64 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/231.64 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 231.64 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 31,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333.94/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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