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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.49 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.49 and 140.63 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.49 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.49 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.49 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 32,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,693.47/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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