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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 232.21 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 232.21 and 102.81 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 232.21 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/232.21 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 232.21 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 23,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.51/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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