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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 232.11 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 232.11 and 124.56 is: 172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 232.11 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/232.11 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 232.11 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 28,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911.62/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.06

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