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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 233.12 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 233.12 and 103.50 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 233.12 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/233.12 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 233.12 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 24,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127.92/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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