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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 232.80 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 232.80 and 142.62 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 232.80 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/232.80 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 232.80 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 33,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,201.94/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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