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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 233.18 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 233.18 and 109.99 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 233.18 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/233.18 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 233.18 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 25,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,647.47/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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