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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.08 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.08 and 103.41 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.08 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.08 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.08 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 24,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.54/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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