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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 232.11 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 232.11 and 133.26 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 232.11 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/232.11 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 232.11 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 30,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930.98/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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