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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.31 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.31 and 103.57 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.31 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.31 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.31 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 24,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163.82/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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