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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 98.33 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.20 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.20 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.20 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 22,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.07/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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