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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 232.35 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 232.35 and 113.16 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 232.35 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/232.35 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 232.35 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 26,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.73/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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