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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 233.18 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 233.18 and 103.41 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 233.18 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/233.18 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 233.18 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 24,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.14/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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