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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 232.13 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 232.13 and 110.07 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 232.13 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/232.13 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 232.13 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 25,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.82/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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