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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 232.13 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 232.13 and 126.79 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 232.13 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/232.13 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 232.13 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 29,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431.50/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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