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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 231.36 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 231.36 and 136.94 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 231.36 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/231.36 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 231.36 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 31,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682.44/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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