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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 232.90 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 232.90 and 131.54 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 232.90 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/232.90 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 232.90 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 30,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635.67/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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