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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 232.98 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 232.98 and 98.87 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 232.98 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/232.98 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 232.98 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 23,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.24/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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