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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 232.05 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 232.05 and 109.09 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 232.05 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/232.05 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 232.05 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 25,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313.75/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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