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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.79 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.79 and 98.06 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.79 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.79 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.79 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 22,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.33/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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