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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 233.02 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 233.02 and 141.28 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 233.02 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/233.02 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 233.02 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 32,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921.07/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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