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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 231.84 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 231.84 and 109.78 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 231.84 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/231.84 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 231.84 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 25,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.40/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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