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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.81 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.81 and 105.84 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.81 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.81 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.81 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 24,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534.77/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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