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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 233.12 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 233.12 and 95.24 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 233.12 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/233.12 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 233.12 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 22,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.35/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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