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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.78 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.78 and 102.52 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.78 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.78 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.78 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 23,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762.09/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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