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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 233.08 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 233.08 and 95.22 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 233.08 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/233.08 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 233.08 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 22,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.64/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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