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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.52 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.52 and 140.79 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.52 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.52 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.52 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 32,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.79/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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