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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 232.80 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 232.80 and 106.59 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 232.80 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/232.80 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 232.80 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 24,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814.15/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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