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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 232.28 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 232.28 and 131.19 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 232.28 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/232.28 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 232.28 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 30,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.81/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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