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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 232.65 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 232.65 and 94.91 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 232.65 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/232.65 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 232.65 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 22,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079.65/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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