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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.63 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.63 and 112.52 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.63 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.63 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.63 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 26,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175.83/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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