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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.00, 231.84 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.00, 231.84 and 94.32 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.00 : 231.84 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.00/231.84 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.00x = 231.84 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.00x = 21,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866.68/168.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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