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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.32 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.32 and 110.12 is: 151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.32 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.32 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.32 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 25,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.08/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.99

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