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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.91 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.91 and 109.76 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.91 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.91 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.91 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 25,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562.49/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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