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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.95 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.95 and 112.80 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.95 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.95 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.95 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 26,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.96/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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