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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 232.82 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 232.82 and 106.48 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 232.82 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/232.82 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 232.82 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 24,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.25/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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