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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.43 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.43 and 142.47 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.43 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.43 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.43 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 33,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113.59/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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