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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.20 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.20 and 103.52 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.20 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.20 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.20 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 24,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.86/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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