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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 232 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 232 and 94.46 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 232 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/232 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 232 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 21,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914.72/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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