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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 232.97 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 232.97 and 106.71 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 232.97 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/232.97 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 232.97 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 24,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.50/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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