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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 233.23 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 233.23 and 113.78 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 233.23 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/233.23 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 233.23 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 26,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536.91/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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