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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.28 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.28 and 98.38 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.28 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.28 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.28 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 22,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,851.71/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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