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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 231.64 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 231.64 and 121.40 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 231.64 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/231.64 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 231.64 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 28,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121.10/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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