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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 232.57 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 232.57 and 106.52 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 232.57 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/232.57 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 232.57 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 24,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.33/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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