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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 232.16 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 232.16 and 102.78 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 232.16 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/232.16 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 232.16 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 23,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.89/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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