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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.81 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.81 and 98.79 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.81 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.81 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.81 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 22,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999.30/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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