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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.56 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.56 and 121.86 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.56 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.56 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.56 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 28,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,339.76/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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