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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.68 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.68 and 103.08 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.68 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.68 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.68 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 23,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.65/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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