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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 232.27 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 232.27 and 144.25 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 232.27 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/232.27 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 232.27 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 33,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.01/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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