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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.73 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.73 and 103.16 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.73 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.73 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.73 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 24,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008.43/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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