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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.62 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.62 and 109.50 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.62 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.62 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.62 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 25,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471.89/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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