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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 232.23 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 232.23 and 106.10 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 232.23 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/232.23 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 232.23 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 24,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639.60/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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