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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.55 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.55 and 94.82 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.55 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.55 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.55 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 22,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.39/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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