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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 232.97 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 232.97 and 142.65 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 232.97 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/232.97 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 232.97 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 33,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,232.46/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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