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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.80 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.80 and 109.76 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.80 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.80 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.80 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 25,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442.37/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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