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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.40 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.40 and 113.06 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.40 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.40 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.40 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 26,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275.14/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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