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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 232.94 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 232.94 and 103.27 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 232.94 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/232.94 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 232.94 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 24,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054.03/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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