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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.80 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.80 and 113.52 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.80 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.80 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.80 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 26,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427.46/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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