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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 231.90 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 231.90 and 135.63 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 231.90 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/231.90 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 231.90 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 31,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452.60/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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