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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.76 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.76 and 98.70 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.76 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.76 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.76 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 22,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972.92/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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