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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.70 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.70 and 103.15 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.70 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.70 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.70 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 24,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003.01/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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