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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 231.63 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 231.63 and 140.51 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 231.63 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/231.63 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 231.63 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 32,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.33/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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