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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.90 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.90 and 102.57 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.90 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.90 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.90 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785.98/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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