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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 232 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 232 and 102.60 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 232 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/232 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 232 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 23,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.20/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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