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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 232.92 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 232.92 and 148.11 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 232.92 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/232.92 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 232.92 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 34,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497.78/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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