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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 232.02 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 232.02 and 102.78 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 232.02 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/232.02 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 232.02 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.02/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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