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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 232.89 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 232.89 and 103.22 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 232.89 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/232.89 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 232.89 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 24,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,038.91/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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