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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 232.95 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 232.95 and 103.32 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 232.95 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/232.95 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 232.95 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 24,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068.39/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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