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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 251.93 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 251.93 and 94.88 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 251.93 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/251.93 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 251.93 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 23,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.38/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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