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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.05 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.05 and 109.20 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.05 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.05 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.05 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 25,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.14/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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