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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.68 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.68 and 135.96 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.68 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.68 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.68 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 31,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,635.17/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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