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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 231.88 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 231.88 and 109.83 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 231.88 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/231.88 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 231.88 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 25,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.38/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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