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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 232.61 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 232.61 and 106.41 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 232.61 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/232.61 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 232.61 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 24,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.30/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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