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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.31 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.31 and 98.39 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.31 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.31 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.31 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 22,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.33/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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