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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 232.06 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 232.06 and 102.61 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 232.06 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/232.06 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 232.06 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 23,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811.80/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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