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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 232.89 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 232.89 and 145.65 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 232.89 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/232.89 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 232.89 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 33,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.43/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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