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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.05 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.05 and 102.73 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.05 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.05 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.05 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 23,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.50/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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