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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 231.95 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 231.95 and 102.53 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 231.95 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/231.95 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 231.95 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 23,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.83/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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