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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232.03 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232.03 and 94.45 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232.03 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232.03 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232.03 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 21,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.46/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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