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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 233.21 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 233.21 and 113.81 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 233.21 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/233.21 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 233.21 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 26,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.35/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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