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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.05 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.05 and 102.49 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.05 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.05 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.05 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 23,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.29/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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