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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.33 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.33 and 109.44 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.33 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.33 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.33 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 25,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.65/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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