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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.80 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.80 and 137.70 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.80 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.80 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.80 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 32,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056.56/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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