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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.12, 233.37 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.12, 233.37 and 99.16 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.12 : 233.37 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.12/233.37 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.12x = 233.37 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.12x = 23,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140.97/169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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