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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.72 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.72 and 94.96 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.72 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.72 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.72 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 22,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098.37/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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