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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.97 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.97 and 133.67 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.97 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.97 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.97 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 31,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.27/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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