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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 231.95 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 231.95 and 94.40 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 231.95 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/231.95 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 231.95 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 21,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895.61/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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