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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.57 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.57 and 93.86 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.57 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.57 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.57 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 21,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829.46/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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