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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 232.37 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 232.37 and 142.16 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 232.37 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/232.37 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 232.37 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 33,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.38/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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