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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.07 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.07 and 98.26 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.07 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.07 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.07 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 22,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.44/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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