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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 233.20 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 233.20 and 142.92 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 233.20 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/233.20 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 233.20 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 33,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.94/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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