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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.18 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.18 and 102.60 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.18 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.18 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.18 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 23,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924.27/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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