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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.81 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.81 and 113.45 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.81 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.81 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.81 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 26,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412.29/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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