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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 232.49 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 232.49 and 106.25 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 232.49 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/232.49 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 232.49 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 24,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.17/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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