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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.08 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.08 and 136.35 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.08 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.08 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.08 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 31,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780.12/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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