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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 232.44 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 232.44 and 98.55 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 232.44 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/232.44 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 232.44 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 22,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907.42/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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