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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 231.91 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 231.91 and 112.75 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 231.91 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/231.91 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 231.91 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 26,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.85/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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