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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 232.20 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 232.20 and 102.75 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 232.20 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/232.20 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 232.20 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 23,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858.55/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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