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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.82 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.82 and 93.31 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.82 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.82 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.82 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 21,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.12/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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