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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.47 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.47 and 106.35 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.47 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.47 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.47 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 24,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.18/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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