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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.34 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.34 and 113.14 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.34 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.34 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.34 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 26,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,286.67/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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