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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.63 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.63 and 103.10 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.63 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.63 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.63 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 23,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.73/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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