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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.04 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.04 and 98.88 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.04 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.04 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.04 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 23,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043.00/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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