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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 232.12 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 232.12 and 98.24 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 232.12 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/232.12 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 232.12 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 22,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802.06/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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