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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.04 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.04 and 95.19 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.04 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.04 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.04 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 22,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183.87/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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