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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 233.18 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 233.18 and 95.30 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 233.18 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/233.18 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 233.18 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 22,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222.05/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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