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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 232.94 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 232.94 and 113.66 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 232.94 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/232.94 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 232.94 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 26,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475.96/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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