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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.92 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.92 and 101.76 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.92 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.92 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.92 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.02/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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