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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 232.54 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 232.54 and 98.61 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 232.54 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/232.54 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 232.54 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 22,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930.77/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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