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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 232.03 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 232.03 and 148.56 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 232.03 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/232.03 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 232.03 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 34,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,470.38/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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