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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 232.11 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 232.11 and 113.16 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 232.11 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/232.11 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 232.11 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 26,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263.84/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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