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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 233.31 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 233.31 and 110.88 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 233.31 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/233.31 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 233.31 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 25,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,868.54/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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