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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.38 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.38 and 140.88 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.38 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.38 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.38 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 32,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.69/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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