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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.20 and 99.28 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.20 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.20 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.20 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 23,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052.82/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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