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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 232.88 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 232.88 and 95.07 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 232.88 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/232.88 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 232.88 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 22,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140.19/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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