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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 232.97 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 232.97 and 103.29 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 232.97 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/232.97 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 232.97 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 24,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062.95/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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