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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 232.48 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 232.48 and 109.55 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 232.48 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/232.48 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 232.48 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 25,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.18/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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