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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.26 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.26 and 109.35 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.26 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.26 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.26 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 25,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397.63/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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