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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 232.93 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 232.93 and 106.65 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 232.93 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/232.93 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 232.93 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 24,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841.98/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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