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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 232.74 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 232.74 and 98.71 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 232.74 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/232.74 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 232.74 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 22,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.27/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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