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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.19 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.19 and 113.70 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.19 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.19 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.19 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 26,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.70/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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