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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.97 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.97 and 94.40 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.97 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.97 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.97 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 21,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.97/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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