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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 232.11 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 232.11 and 135.48 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 232.11 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/232.11 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 232.11 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 31,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446.26/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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