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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 232.92 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 232.92 and 112.92 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 232.92 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/232.92 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 232.92 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 26,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300.45/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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