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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 232.42 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 232.42 and 128.99 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 232.42 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/232.42 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 232.42 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 29,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980.36/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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