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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.74 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.74 and 139.19 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.74 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.74 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.74 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 32,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,393.92/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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