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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.90 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.90 and 141.93 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.90 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.90 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.90 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 32,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913.57/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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