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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.79 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.79 and 95.02 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.79 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.79 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.79 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 22,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.71/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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