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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 233.12 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 233.12 and 102.54 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 233.12 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/233.12 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 233.12 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 23,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.12/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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