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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.13 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.13 and 102.83 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.13 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.13 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.13 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 23,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869.93/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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