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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 251.91 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 251.91 and 142.48 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 251.91 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/251.91 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 251.91 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 35,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892.14/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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