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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.25, 231.99 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.25, 231.99 and 109.93 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.25 : 231.99 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.25/231.99 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.25x = 231.99 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.25x = 25,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.66/168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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