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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.37 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.37 and 105.40 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.37 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.37 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.37 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 24,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,490.40/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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