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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.71 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.71 and 102.26 is: 141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.71 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.71 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.71 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 23,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.92/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.09

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