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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.20 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.20 and 109.30 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.20 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.20 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.20 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 25,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.46/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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