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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 233.05 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 233.05 and 132.09 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 233.05 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/233.05 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 233.05 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 30,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782.91/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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