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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.01 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.01 and 109.15 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.01 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.01 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.01 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 25,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323.79/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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