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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 232.43 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 232.43 and 105.41 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 232.43 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/232.43 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 232.43 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 24,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.76/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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