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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.81 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.81 and 106.59 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.81 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.81 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.81 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 24,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.82/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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