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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 232.08 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 232.08 and 109.94 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 232.08 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/232.08 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 232.08 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 25,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.88/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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