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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.47 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.47 and 131.85 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.47 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.47 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.47 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 30,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.17/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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