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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 232.96 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 232.96 and 113.68 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 232.96 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/232.96 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 232.96 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 26,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.89/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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