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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.11, 231.95 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.11, 231.95 and 94.43 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.11 : 231.95 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.11/231.95 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.11x = 231.95 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.11x = 21,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.85/168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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