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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.07, 231.92 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.07, 231.92 and 94.39 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.07 : 231.92 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.07/231.92 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.07x = 231.92 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.07x = 21,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890.93/168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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