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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 232.50 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 232.50 and 138.84 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 232.50 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/232.50 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 232.50 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 32,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280.30/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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