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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.22 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.22 and 98.36 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.22 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.22 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.22 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 22,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840.24/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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