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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 231.71 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 231.71 and 131.36 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 231.71 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/231.71 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 231.71 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 30,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.61/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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