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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 233.15 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 233.15 and 99.04 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 233.15 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/233.15 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 233.15 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 23,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,090.84/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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