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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.64 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.64 and 105.72 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.64 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.64 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.64 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 24,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488.98/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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