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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.62 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.62 and 99.60 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.62 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.62 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.62 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 23,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.95/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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