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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 232.13 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 232.13 and 94.55 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 232.13 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/232.13 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 232.13 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 21,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.89/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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