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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.29 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.29 and 137.36 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.29 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.29 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.29 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 31,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,907.94/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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