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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.58 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.58 and 94.85 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.58 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.58 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.58 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 22,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.74/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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