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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.56 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.56 and 106.32 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.56 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.56 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.56 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 24,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.78/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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