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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.88 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.88 and 102.36 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.88 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.88 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.88 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 23,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837.96/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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