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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 232.94 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 232.94 and 106.72 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 232.94 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/232.94 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 232.94 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 24,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,859.36/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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