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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 232.30 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 232.30 and 131.37 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 232.30 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/232.30 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 232.30 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 30,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517.25/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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