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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 231.60 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 231.60 and 124.39 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 231.60 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/231.60 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 231.60 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 28,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808.72/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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