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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 232.17 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 232.17 and 112.96 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 232.17 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/232.17 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 232.17 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 26,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225.92/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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