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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 231.96 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 231.96 and 119.05 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 231.96 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/231.96 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 231.96 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 27,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.84/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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