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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 232.01 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 232.01 and 102.61 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 232.01 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/232.01 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 232.01 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 23,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.09/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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