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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.31, 232.28 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.31, 232.28 and 101.94 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.31 : 232.28 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.31/232.28 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.31x = 232.28 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.31x = 23,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.62/168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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