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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 232.14 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 232.14 and 144.88 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 232.14 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/232.14 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 232.14 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 33,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.44/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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