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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.98 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.98 and 93.42 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.98 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.98 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.98 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 21,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671.57/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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