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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232.17 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232.17 and 135.54 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232.17 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232.17 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232.17 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 31,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.81/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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