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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.52 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.52 and 98.55 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.52 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.52 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.52 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 22,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.19/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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