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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.39, 232.38 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.39, 232.38 and 102.90 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.39 : 232.38 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.39/232.38 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.39x = 232.38 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.39x = 23,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,911.90/168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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