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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 232.28 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 232.28 and 106.12 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 232.28 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/232.28 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 232.28 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 24,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649.55/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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