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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 232.11 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 232.11 and 106.04 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 232.11 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/232.11 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 232.11 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 24,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.78/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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