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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 231.99 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 231.99 and 105.94 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 231.99 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/231.99 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 231.99 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 24,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.02/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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