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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.28 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.28 and 93.64 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.28 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.28 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.28 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 21,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750.70/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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