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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.82 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.82 and 106.53 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.82 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.82 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.82 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 24,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802.31/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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