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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 232.36 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 232.36 and 110.13 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 232.36 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/232.36 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 232.36 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 25,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589.81/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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