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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 230.83 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 230.83 and 135.10 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 230.83 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/230.83 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 230.83 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 31,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185.13/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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