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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 231.57 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 231.57 and 112.61 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 231.57 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/231.57 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 231.57 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 26,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.94/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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