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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.06 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.06 and 95.23 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.06 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.06 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.06 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 22,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.34/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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