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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 232.74 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 232.74 and 135.57 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 232.74 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/232.74 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 232.74 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 31,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.56/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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