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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 231.92 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 231.92 and 105.98 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 231.92 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/231.92 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 231.92 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 24,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578.88/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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