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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 232.86 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 232.86 and 145.65 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 232.86 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/232.86 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 232.86 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 33,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916.06/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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