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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.74 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.74 and 140.68 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.74 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.74 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.74 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 32,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,741.86/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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