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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 231.82 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 231.82 and 105.05 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 231.82 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/231.82 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 231.82 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 24,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.27/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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