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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 232.99 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 232.99 and 149.28 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 232.99 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/232.99 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 232.99 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 34,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780.75/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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