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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.01 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.01 and 139.68 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.01 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.01 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.01 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 32,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.84/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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