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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 231.94 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 231.94 and 98.19 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 231.94 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/231.94 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 231.94 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 22,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774.19/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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