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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 233.06 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 233.06 and 95.20 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 233.06 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/233.06 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 233.06 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 22,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187.31/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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