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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.70 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.70 and 94.93 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.70 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.70 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.70 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 22,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.15/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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