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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 232.93 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 232.93 and 95.13 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 232.93 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/232.93 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 232.93 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 22,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.78/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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