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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 233.06 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 233.06 and 95.18 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 233.06 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/233.06 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 233.06 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 22,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181.01/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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