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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.56 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.56 and 113.28 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.56 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.56 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.56 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 26,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.40/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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