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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232.07 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232.07 and 102.68 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232.07 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232.07 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232.07 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 23,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827.27/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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