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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.26 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.26 and 113.14 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.26 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.26 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.26 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 26,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277.90/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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