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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 233.19 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 233.19 and 95.28 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 233.19 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/233.19 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 233.19 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 22,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.34/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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