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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.29 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.29 and 101.94 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.29 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.29 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.29 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 23,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677.97/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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