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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 231.99 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 231.99 and 102.68 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 231.99 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/231.99 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 231.99 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 23,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820.73/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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