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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 232.40 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 232.40 and 98.52 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 232.40 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/232.40 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 232.40 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 22,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.05/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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