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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 231.86 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 231.86 and 101.66 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 231.86 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/231.86 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 231.86 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 23,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569.98/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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