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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 232.11 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 232.11 and 98.25 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 232.11 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/232.11 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 232.11 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 22,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.81/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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