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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 232.36 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 232.36 and 102.87 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 232.36 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/232.36 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 232.36 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 23,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.62/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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