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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 231.88 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 231.88 and 94.35 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 231.88 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/231.88 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 231.88 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 21,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,877.96/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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