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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.83 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.83 and 94.31 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.83 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.83 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.83 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 21,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862.26/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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