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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.11 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.11 and 98.27 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.11 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.11 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.11 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 22,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808.29/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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