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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 232.37 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 232.37 and 106.23 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 232.37 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/232.37 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 232.37 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 24,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684.67/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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