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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.07, 233.37 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.07, 233.37 and 103.58 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.07 : 233.37 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.07/233.37 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.07x = 233.37 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.07x = 24,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171.30/169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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