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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 232.59 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 232.59 and 103.02 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 232.59 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/232.59 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 232.59 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 23,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961.42/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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