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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.14 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.14 and 113.80 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.14 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.14 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.14 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 26,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531.33/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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