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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 232.01 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 232.01 and 139.06 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 232.01 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/232.01 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 232.01 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 32,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.31/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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