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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.37 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.37 and 94.72 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.37 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.37 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.37 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 22,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.09/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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