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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 232.20 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 232.20 and 109.43 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 232.20 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/232.20 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 232.20 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 25,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409.65/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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