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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 233.20 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 233.20 and 95.29 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 233.20 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/233.20 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 233.20 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 22,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.94/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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