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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 233.33 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 233.33 and 103.61 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 233.33 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/233.33 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 233.33 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 24,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173.64/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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