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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 231.91 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 231.91 and 102.52 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 231.91 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/231.91 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 231.91 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 23,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,774.72/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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