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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.64 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.64 and 140.52 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.64 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.64 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.64 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 32,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550.05/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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