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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 232.28 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 232.28 and 102.79 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 232.28 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/232.28 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 232.28 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 23,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.55/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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