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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.91 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.91 and 148.69 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.91 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.91 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.91 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 34,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631.18/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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