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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.10, 233.52 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.10, 233.52 and 136.52 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.10 : 233.52 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.10/233.52 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.10x = 233.52 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.10x = 31,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.15/169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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