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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 233.01 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 233.01 and 113.52 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 233.01 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/233.01 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 233.01 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 26,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451.30/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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