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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 233.14 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 233.14 and 106.77 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 233.14 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/233.14 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 233.14 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 24,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.82/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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