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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.95 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.95 and 102.59 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.95 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.95 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.95 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 23,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.01/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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