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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 232.31 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 232.31 and 133.51 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 232.31 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/232.31 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 232.31 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 31,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013.88/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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