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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 232.04 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 232.04 and 93.46 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 232.04 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/232.04 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 232.04 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 21,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685.71/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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