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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 251.96 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 251.96 and 148.88 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 251.96 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/251.96 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 251.96 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 37,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511.80/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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