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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 232.63 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 232.63 and 106.43 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 232.63 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/232.63 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 232.63 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 24,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.01/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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