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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 232.35 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 232.35 and 106.23 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 232.35 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/232.35 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 232.35 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 24,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.54/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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