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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 231.69 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 231.69 and 121.43 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 231.69 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/231.69 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 231.69 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 28,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134.70/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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