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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.80 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.80 and 113.40 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.80 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.80 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.80 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 26,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399.52/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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