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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 231.88 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 231.88 and 94.34 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 231.88 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/231.88 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 231.88 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 21,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875.09/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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