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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 232.48 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 232.48 and 102.10 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 232.48 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/232.48 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 232.48 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 23,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.21/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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