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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.98 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.98 and 135.44 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.98 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.98 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.98 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 31,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419.37/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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