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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 231.69 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 231.69 and 141.94 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 231.69 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/231.69 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 231.69 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 32,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,886.08/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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