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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 232.70 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 232.70 and 103.11 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 232.70 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/232.70 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 232.70 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 23,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993.18/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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