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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 232.74 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 232.74 and 106.56 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 232.74 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/232.74 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 232.74 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 24,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.77/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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