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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 231.80 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 231.80 and 138.90 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 231.80 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/231.80 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 231.80 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 32,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.33/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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