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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 231.80 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 231.80 and 105.04 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 231.80 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/231.80 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 231.80 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 24,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347.38/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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