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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.88 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.88 and 138.16 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.88 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.88 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.88 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 32,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036.54/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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