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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 232.62 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 232.62 and 103.06 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 232.62 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/232.62 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 232.62 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 23,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973.82/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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