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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 232.04 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 232.04 and 101.77 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 232.04 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/232.04 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 232.04 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 23,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614.71/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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