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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 233.09 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 233.09 and 109.87 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 233.09 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/233.09 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 233.09 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 25,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.25/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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