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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 233.22 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 233.22 and 106.78 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 233.22 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/233.22 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 233.22 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 24,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,903.23/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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