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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.05 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.05 and 113.70 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.05 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.05 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.05 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 26,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497.79/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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