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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.06 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.06 and 98.95 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.06 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.06 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.06 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 23,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061.29/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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