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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 232.34 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 232.34 and 102.92 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 232.34 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/232.34 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 232.34 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 23,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,912.43/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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