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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.08, 233.32 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.08, 233.32 and 103.56 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.08 : 233.32 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.08/233.32 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.08x = 233.32 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.08x = 24,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.62/169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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