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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.88 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.88 and 113.72 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.88 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.88 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.88 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 26,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.53/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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