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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 232.59 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 232.59 and 140.72 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 232.59 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/232.59 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 232.59 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 32,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728.90/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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