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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232 and 138.80 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 32,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201.60/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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