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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 232.25 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 232.25 and 94.61 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 232.25 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/232.25 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 232.25 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 21,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972.36/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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