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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 233.37 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 233.37 and 99.15 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 233.37 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/233.37 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 233.37 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 23,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138.64/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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