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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 232.20 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 232.20 and 145.15 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 232.20 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/232.20 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 232.20 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 33,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703.83/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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