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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 231.75 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 231.75 and 109.86 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 231.75 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/231.75 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 231.75 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 25,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.06/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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