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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 232.93 and 103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 232.93 and 103.33 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 232.93 = 103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/232.93 = 103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 232.93 × 103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 24,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068.66/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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