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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.98 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.98 and 145.95 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.98 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.98 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.98 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 33,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,856.75/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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