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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.88 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.88 and 103.31 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.88 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.88 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.88 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 24,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057.15/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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