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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.95 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.95 and 102.39 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.95 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.95 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.95 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 23,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851.75/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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