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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 231.76 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 231.76 and 112.76 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 231.76 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/231.76 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 231.76 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 26,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133.26/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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