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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 232.68 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 232.68 and 133.90 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 232.68 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/232.68 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 232.68 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 31,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155.77/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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