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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.11 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.11 and 102.69 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.11 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.11 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.11 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 23,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.38/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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