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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 231.95 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 231.95 and 102.61 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 231.95 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/231.95 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 231.95 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 23,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.88/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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