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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.26 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.26 and 99.32 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.26 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.26 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.26 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 23,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.06/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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