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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 232.44 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 232.44 and 106.29 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 232.44 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/232.44 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 232.44 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 24,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706.05/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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