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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 232.40 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 232.40 and 98.48 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 232.40 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/232.40 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 232.40 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 22,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886.26/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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