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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.10 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.10 and 136.35 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.10 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.10 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.10 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 31,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.19/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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