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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.07 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.07 and 144.30 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.07 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.07 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.07 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 33,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.00/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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