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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.96 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.96 and 102.60 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.96 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.96 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.96 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.10/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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