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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 232.07 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 232.07 and 109.89 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 232.07 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/232.07 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 232.07 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 25,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501.62/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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