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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.40 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.40 and 106.27 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.40 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.40 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.40 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 24,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,697.70/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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