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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.11 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.11 and 106.09 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.11 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.11 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.11 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 24,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,623.39/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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