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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 231.90 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 231.90 and 124.36 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 231.90 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/231.90 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 231.90 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 28,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.08/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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