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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.56 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.56 and 103.08 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.56 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.56 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.56 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 23,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972.28/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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