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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 142.36 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.20 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.20 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.20 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 33,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055.99/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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