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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 232.22 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 232.22 and 102.83 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 232.22 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/232.22 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 232.22 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 23,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,878.67/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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