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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 231.96 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 231.96 and 133.14 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 231.96 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/231.96 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 231.96 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 30,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883.15/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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