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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 233.49 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 233.49 and 113.92 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 233.49 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/233.49 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 233.49 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 26,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599.18/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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