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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 232.65 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 232.65 and 112.69 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 232.65 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/232.65 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 232.65 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 26,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.33/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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