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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 232.08 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 232.08 and 101.76 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 232.08 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/232.08 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 232.08 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 23,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,616.46/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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