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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.25 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.25 and 144.57 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.25 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.25 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.25 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 33,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720.95/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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