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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 232.06 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 232.06 and 144.95 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 232.06 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/232.06 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 232.06 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 33,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636.89/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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