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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.44 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.44 and 94.74 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.44 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.44 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.44 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 22,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.37/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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