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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 231.99 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 231.99 and 98.16 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 231.99 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/231.99 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 231.99 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 22,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772.14/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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