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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.86 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.86 and 95.08 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.86 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.86 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.86 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 22,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139.46/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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