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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.61 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.61 and 98.62 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.61 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.61 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.61 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 22,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.31/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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