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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 232.30 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 232.30 and 98.42 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 232.30 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/232.30 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 232.30 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 22,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.31/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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