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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.03, 233.40 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.03, 233.40 and 141.40 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 233.40 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/233.40 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 233.40 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 33,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.76/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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