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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.94 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.94 and 98.15 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.94 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.94 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.94 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 22,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.91/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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