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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 232.32 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 232.32 and 94.68 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 232.32 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/232.32 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 232.32 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 21,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996.06/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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