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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.77 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.77 and 103.18 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.77 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.77 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.77 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 24,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017.21/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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