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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.79 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.79 and 103.14 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.79 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.79 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.79 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 24,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008.57/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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