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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 232.47 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 232.47 and 102.08 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 232.47 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/232.47 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 232.47 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 23,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730.25/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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