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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 232.23 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 232.23 and 98.38 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 232.23 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/232.23 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 232.23 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 22,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846.79/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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