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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.72 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.72 and 137.64 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.72 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.72 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.72 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 32,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.58/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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