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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 232.51 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 232.51 and 113.15 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 232.51 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/232.51 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 232.51 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 26,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,307.94/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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