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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 231.90 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 231.90 and 98.11 is: 135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 231.90 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/231.90 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 231.90 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 22,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751.71/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.39

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