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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.51, 232.56 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.51, 232.56 and 98.58 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.51 : 232.56 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.51/232.56 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.51x = 232.56 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.51x = 22,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925.27/168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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