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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.59 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.59 and 106.41 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.59 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.59 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.59 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 24,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.90/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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