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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 232.06 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 232.06 and 106.05 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 232.06 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/232.06 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 232.06 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 24,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609.96/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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