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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.74 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.74 and 136.88 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.74 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.74 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.74 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 31,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,720.57/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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