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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.31, 232.16 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.31, 232.16 and 99.27 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.31 : 232.16 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.31/232.16 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.31x = 232.16 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.31x = 23,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,046.03/168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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