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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.11 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.11 and 106.70 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.11 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.11 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.11 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 24,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871.99/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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