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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 232.94 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 232.94 and 106.70 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 232.94 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/232.94 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 232.94 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 24,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854.75/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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