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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.84 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.84 and 102.54 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.84 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.84 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.84 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772.87/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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