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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 232.84 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 232.84 and 133.89 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 232.84 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/232.84 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 232.84 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 31,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174.24/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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