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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 231.91 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 231.91 and 94.38 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 231.91 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/231.91 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 231.91 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 21,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887.67/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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