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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 233.21 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 233.21 and 95.31 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 233.21 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/233.21 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 233.21 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 22,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227.25/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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