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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232.04 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232.04 and 102.66 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232.04 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232.04 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232.04 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 23,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821.23/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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