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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.07 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.07 and 102.69 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.07 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.07 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.07 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 23,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.75/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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