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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 232.82 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 232.82 and 113.55 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 232.82 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/232.82 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 232.82 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 26,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.14/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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