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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.62 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.62 and 94.86 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.62 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.62 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.62 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 22,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.33/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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