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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 232.66 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 232.66 and 94.90 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 232.66 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/232.66 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 232.66 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 22,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079.43/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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