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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 233.18 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 233.18 and 103.48 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 233.18 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/233.18 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 233.18 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 24,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.75/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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