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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.13 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.13 and 102.54 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.13 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.13 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.13 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 23,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.05/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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