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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 232.11 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 232.11 and 135.42 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 232.11 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/232.11 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 232.11 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 31,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.34/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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