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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 232.02 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 232.02 and 102.67 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 232.02 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/232.02 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 232.02 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 23,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821.49/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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