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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 233.24 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 233.24 and 113.88 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 233.24 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/233.24 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 233.24 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 26,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561.37/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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