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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 232.48 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 232.48 and 106.32 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 232.48 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/232.48 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 232.48 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 24,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717.27/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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