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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 231.72 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 231.72 and 121.38 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 231.72 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/231.72 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 231.72 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 28,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126.17/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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