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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 232.88 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 232.88 and 103.26 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 232.88 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/232.88 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 232.88 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 24,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047.45/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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