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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.59 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.59 and 109.50 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.59 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.59 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.59 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 25,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.05/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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