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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.57 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.57 and 103.04 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.57 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.57 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.57 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 23,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963.85/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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