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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.82 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.82 and 103.24 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.82 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.82 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.82 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 24,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.34/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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