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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 233.37 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 233.37 and 141.32 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 233.37 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/233.37 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 233.37 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 32,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978.68/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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