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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.49 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.49 and 98.52 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.49 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.49 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.49 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 22,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.42/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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