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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.13, 233.30 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.13, 233.30 and 102.71 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.13 : 233.30 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.13/233.30 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.13x = 233.30 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.13x = 23,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961.73/169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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