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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 233.16 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 233.16 and 102.51 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 233.16 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/233.16 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 233.16 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 23,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.23/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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