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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 233.18 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 233.18 and 106.83 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 233.18 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/233.18 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 233.18 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 24,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,910.09/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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