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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 233.17 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 233.17 and 137.94 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 233.17 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/233.17 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 233.17 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 32,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163.04/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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