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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232.08 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232.08 and 121.52 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232.08 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232.08 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232.08 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 28,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.36/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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