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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 232.10 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 232.10 and 101.83 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 232.10 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/232.10 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 232.10 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 23,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634.74/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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