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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 232.02 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 232.02 and 109.16 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 232.02 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/232.02 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 232.02 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 25,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.14/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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