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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 232.99 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 232.99 and 134.01 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 232.99 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/232.99 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 232.99 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 31,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,222.99/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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