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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 231.18 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 231.18 and 137.08 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 231.18 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/231.18 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 231.18 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 31,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,690.15/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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