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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.46 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.46 and 106.31 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.46 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.46 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.46 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 24,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712.82/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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