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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 231.76 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 231.76 and 112.86 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 231.76 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/231.76 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 231.76 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 26,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156.57/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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