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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 231.99 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 231.99 and 113.01 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 231.99 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/231.99 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 231.99 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 26,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.19/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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