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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.86 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.86 and 103.30 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.86 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.86 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.86 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 24,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054.44/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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