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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 232.14 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 232.14 and 134.64 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 232.14 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/232.14 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 232.14 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 31,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.80/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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