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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.80 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.80 and 103.19 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.80 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.80 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.80 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 24,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022.63/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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