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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.11, 233.34 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.11, 233.34 and 103.62 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.11 : 233.34 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.11/233.34 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.11x = 233.34 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.11x = 24,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.69/169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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