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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.42 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.42 and 106.24 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.42 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.42 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.42 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 24,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.30/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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