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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 232.24 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 232.24 and 113.12 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 232.24 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/232.24 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 232.24 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 26,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.99/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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