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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 232.43 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 232.43 and 135.41 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 232.43 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/232.43 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 232.43 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 31,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,471.51/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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