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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 232.11 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 232.11 and 110.08 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 232.11 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/232.11 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 232.11 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 25,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.09/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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