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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.98 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.98 and 98.18 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.98 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.98 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.98 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 22,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.15/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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