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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.14 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.14 and 98.28 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.14 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.14 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.14 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 22,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.72/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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