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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 232.44 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 232.44 and 135.92 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 232.44 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/232.44 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 232.44 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 31,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,593.24/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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