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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 231.88 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 231.88 and 94.36 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 231.88 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/231.88 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 231.88 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 21,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880.20/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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