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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.91, 233.08 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.91, 233.08 and 102.52 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.91 : 233.08 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.91/233.08 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.91x = 233.08 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.91x = 23,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,895.36/168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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