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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.14 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.14 and 136.16 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.14 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.14 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.14 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 31,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,744.34/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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