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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 232.55 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 232.55 and 94.83 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 232.55 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/232.55 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 232.55 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 22,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053.83/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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