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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.80 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.80 and 103.20 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.80 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.80 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.80 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 24,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.96/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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