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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 232.89 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 232.89 and 103.31 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 232.89 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/232.89 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 232.89 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 24,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059.87/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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