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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 233.26 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 233.26 and 102.73 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 233.26 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/233.26 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 233.26 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 23,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962.80/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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