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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 233.31 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 233.31 and 103.58 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 233.31 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/233.31 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 233.31 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 24,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.25/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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