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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 233.21 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 233.21 and 99.03 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 233.21 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/233.21 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 233.21 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 23,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093.62/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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