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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 232.94 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 232.94 and 149.06 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 232.94 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/232.94 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 232.94 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 34,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722.99/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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