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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.39 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.39 and 106.20 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.39 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.39 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.39 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 24,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,679.55/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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