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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.10 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.10 and 106.74 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.10 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.10 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.10 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 24,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,879.39/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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