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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.12 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.12 and 105.96 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.12 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.12 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.12 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 24,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.44/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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