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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 232.10 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 232.10 and 135.08 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 232.10 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/232.10 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 232.10 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 31,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,351.61/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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