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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.35 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.35 and 102.85 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.35 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.35 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.35 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 23,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,897.20/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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